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| Code | FSC508 |
| Name | Body Fluid Identification |
| Term | 2022-2023 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
Having knowledge about the properties and methods of analysis of body fluids and tissues commonly encountered in forensic cases
Course Content
Characterization of blood, menstrual blood, semen, saliva, and other body fuilds and tissues used in forensic identification, forensic identification techniques of the these samples
Course Precondition
none
Resources
Forensic Biology: Serology and DNA. Yazarlar : L.Gefrides, K.Welch, 2011, Sourcebook in forensic serology, immunology and Biochemistry. Gaenssle RE, Forensic Science Handbook, Richard Saferstein. 1982
Notes
current articles
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Have a basic understanding of the principles of blood and other body fluids and tissues used in forensic biology |
| LO02 | Select and apply methods to screen evidence for body tissues and proceed to confirmatory tests where appropriate |
| LO03 | Understand the importance of biological fluids and stains of criminal cases |
| LO04 | Knows the steps of approach that should be applied to a forensic biological samples. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains current concepts in the field of Forensic Sciences. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction with which it is related. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends the importance of ethical principles and ethical committees for the individual and society. | 2 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain the concept of expertise and forensic procedural approach. | 2 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Recognize the statistical methods that are frequently used in studies in the field of Forensic Sciences. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows crime scene investigation and evidence collection procedures | 3 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses statistical software that is frequently used in the field of Forensic Sciences. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses the knowledge and research methods obtained in the field in the resolution of forensic cases. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility by participating in teamwork | 3 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Provides leadership in situations that require the resolution of field-specific and interdisciplinary problems. | 2 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Follows national and international publications and scientific meetings on forensic sciences. | 3 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Discusses current developments in forensic sciences and her/his own studies with different groups in written, oral and visual formats. | 3 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Develops projects for the use of current developments, information and practices in Forensic Sciences for the benefit of society. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Contributes to the development processes of strategy, policy and implementation plans in forensic sciences and evaluates the results obtained within the framework of quality processes. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological fluids and an importance on criminal cases | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Legal procedures for the identification of body fluids | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Blood and blood characterization | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 4 | Old and new identification techniques of blood and bloodstains | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 5 | Characterization of menstrual blood and distinction | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 6 | Semen and semen characterizations | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 7 | Identification of the semen and semen stains | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Identification of the semen and semen stains_2 | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 9 | Vaginal secretion and characterization-identification techniques | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 10 | Saliva and identification techniques | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 11 | Urine and characterization and identification techniques | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 12 | Identification of hair | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 13 | Identification of bone | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 14 | Identification techniques of other body fluids | Finding literature for this lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | General evaluation | A review of all topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 16 | general evaluation_2 | reading articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 17 | Final exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 125 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,00 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||